Specifically, Forest Hills Garden Corporation "denied the city access to a series of private roads surrounding the venue." As a result, the NYPD would not be able to "manage public safety around the stadium," indirectly coercing officials to deny the passes since the "NYPC would be unable to manage public safety around the stadium."

The Queens venue says its 2025 season is still on and supporters are rallying against what the venue called a "vocal NIMBY minority."

Forest Hills Stadium's summer concerts are at risk of cancelation after sound permits were revoked, according to a report. The Queens venue, however, insists that it's "moving forward with our 2025 concert schedule.